Articles by Walt Pickut

How to Calculate Grams & Milligrams

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Walt Pickut

A gram (g) is the basic metric unit of weight. Calculating grams and milligrams (mg) is important for understanding medication doses, nutritional supplements, recipes, and similar calculations.

Walt Pickut has published peer-reviewed medical research since 1971. Pickut teaches presentational speaking and holds board registries in respiratory care and sleep technology. He is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the American Society of Business Publication Editors and is editor for "The Jamestown Gazette." Pickut holds bachelor's degrees in biology and communication, and master's degrees in physiology and mass communication.